The Mayor of Casterbridge (2003)

Drama

TV Movie

- 3h 16m

73 %

User Score

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel.

Overview

Adaptation of Thomas Hardy's novel. At a country fair, young hay-trusser Michael Henchard quarrels with his wife Susan, and in a drunken fit decides to auction off his wife and baby to a sailor for five guineas. The next day, realising his loss, he swears not to touch liquor again for as many years as he has lived so far. Eighteen years later, Henchard has become Mayor of Casterbridge, a man well respected but not well liked. The unexpected return of his wife and daughter Elizabeth Jane sets off a turn of events that force him to face the consequences of his selfish impulses and violent temper.

Top Billed Cast

Ciarán Hinds

Michael Henchard

Juliet Aubrey

Susan

Jodhi May

Elizabeth Jane

James Purefoy

Donald Farfrae

Alex Kelly

Maid

Full Cast & Crew

Original Title

The Mayor of Casterbridge

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

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